Historical Events
Daytona 500
31st Daytona 500: Darrell Waltrip wins when Hendrick Racing team decides to use fuel strategy, being the only car not to pit in the closing laps
- Edgar Bowers wins Bollingen Prize
- Peter Allen's musical "Legs Diamond" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC, after 64 performances
Famous Birthdays
- L A Baby orangutan, at Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle, Washington)
- Robyn Adele Anderson, American singer (Postmodern Jukebox), born in Albany, New York
Famous Deaths
- Jaap van de Merwe, Dutch journalist/cabareter (Hadjememaar), dies
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 19, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds
